Junior Accountant

Sony•Work from Home-CA, MA

9d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Junior Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the SEG Travel team, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions. The role works with travel agents, vendors, management, and internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies, monitor financial activity, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced travel services environment. Work may be remote, but the role operates during Pacific Time Zone hours to align with West Coast business operations. Availability during Pacific Time Zone business hours is an essential function of the position. The role is paid hourly, is eligible for overtime, and has a target annualized base salary range of $65,000 to $80,000, plus an annual bonus target of 5%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of bookkeeping principles, accounting practices, and financial reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Highly developed organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Experience supporting month-end close and account reconciliation activities.
Familiarity with accounting software, enterprise resource planning systems, or expense management platforms.
Experience in a high-volume, transaction-focused, or customer-service-oriented environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the team.
Adaptability and willingness to take on responsibilities outside the core job description as business needs evolve.
Availability during Pacific Time Zone business hours.
Honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally within the travel industry.
Experience with Galileo/Travelport+ or a similar travel industry platform.

Responsibilities

Record, review, and reconcile daily financial transactions to ensure accounting records are accurate and complete.
Monitor bank transactions and research variances, exceptions, or unusual activity.
Gather, organize, and maintain invoices, payment records, account support, and other financial documentation.
Respond to internal and external accounting inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Work with travel agents and management to research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment-related issues.
Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal-entry support, account analysis, and reporting preparation.
Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, credits, adjustments, and related supporting documentation.
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
Support compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards.
Prepare ad hoc reports, reconciliations, and financial analyses for management as requested.
Collaborate with team members and internal partners to support accurate financial reporting and timely issue resolution.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, accuracy, responsiveness, and efficiency.
Support special projects and other team priorities as assigned.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take on responsibilities outside core duties as needed.
Maintain honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, including coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents.
Dental and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee assistance plan and behavioral health benefits.
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance programs.
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees, with supplemental coverage options for spouses/domestic partners and children.
Voluntary group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability plans.
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave.
401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options, company match, and immediate vesting.
Education assistance and student loan programs.
Vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day, based on business needs.
Referral bonuses, subject to eligibility.
Matching gift program.
Employee business resource groups.
Discounts on Sony products.
Employee stock purchase plan, with Sony covering commissions and fees for purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions.
Annual bonus target of 5%.